It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it could be about to get a new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen Camilla could continue that tradition and wear the George IV State Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s reign.
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The King is set to attend the State Opening of Parliament as Monarch for the first time. Charles III will travel to the Palace of Westminster on November 7th 2023 for the event, the traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down to business. So…
She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to disaster…
The big question over King Charles at his first State Opening of Parliament as Monarch
5th November 2023
The first State Opening of Parliament of the reign of King Charles III is set to take place in the early days of November 2023 but ahead of this solemn event, steeped in history, one big question remains. As His Majesty speaks before the assembled politicians in the House of Lords, will he be wearing the Imperial State Crown?
It is usual for the Monarch to wear the Crown which is the symbol of…
WhenKing Charles & Queen Camillaannounced their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed…
The intriguing tale of the sparkling diamonds worn for an historic visit
31st October 2023
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines. And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war in the hope that it…
Spain’s future queen has sworn allegiance to the country’s constitution in an historic ceremony.
Princess Leonor took her solemn oath before the country’s parliament.
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The ceremony took place on October 31st 2023, her 18th birthday. From this moment, she can reign by herself without a regency and can act as regent should her father…
The King of Spain appeared overcome with emotion on an historic day for his royal family.
As he watched his elder daughter and heir, Princess Leonor, swear allegiance to the Spanish Constitution, King Felipe VI beamed with pride before appearing to try to contain…
The heir to the throne of Spain has sworn allegiance to her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony in Madrid and paid a style nod to her mother as she did it.
Princess Leonor chose a white trouser suits for one of the most important moments of her royal…
How Princess Leonor took over Madrid on the eve of an historic day
30th October 2023
The woman who will one day reign in Spain is currently dominating the country. On the eve of her coming of age, it’s hard to miss Princess Leonor.
The heir to the throne’s image can be found across the Spanish capital, Madrid, as a new official portrait of the princess is flown from lamp posts while the royal standard is plastered across buses.
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